Cardinals Walk off Surge in Extras, Split Series in Playoff Race
September 4, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - Julio Rodriguez did what Julio Rodriguez does. A 10th inning RBI from the Cardinals catcher brought home Brady Whalen and the Cardinals (29-27, 61-65) walked off the Wind Surge (35-21, 70-54) Sunday night 4-3, splitting the series between the two teams in the late season race for a playoff spot.
Decisions:
W: RHP Dalton Roach (5-8)
L: RHP Steven Cruz (1-4)
Notables:
-C Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-4 including the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning that gave the Cardinals the 4-3 walk off
-RHP Dalton Roach had another great outing in relief, 3.0 IP / 0 H / 0 R / 2 K
-SS Errol Robinson tied the game at 3 with his 2-out RBI in the bottom of the 6th inning
On Deck:
-Tuesday, September 4, 6:35pm - SPR RHP Steven Matz (MLB Rehab) vs. SA TBA
-Great Southern Bank $2 Tuesday / Happy Half-Hour
-Broadcast on ESPN The JOCK 96.9FM, 99.9FM,1060AM, MiLB.TV and SpringfieldCardinals.com
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